The E8 is a mid to high rise with a straight waistband, compared to the E5 they are slightly slimmer through the thigh. This cut still has a generous taper through the leg.

This cut is suitable for those who want a slim fitting jean that offers some movement and comfort in the thigh.

Premium engineered detailing and beautifully grainy and characterful 14oz raw selvedge denim from Kurabo or Kaihara.

Notes

Higher rise, sits just above the hip bone
Slim in the thigh and calf, but not super skinny
Narrow opening works well with trainers and boots
A great cut for slimmer physiques
Works just as nicely with a tucked in shirt and blazer, as a t-shirt and workwear chore jacket
Available for free denim repair in-house
100% made on Blackhorse Lane, London

Fabric and Trims

14oz raw selvedge denim woven in Japan by Kurabo Mills
100% cotton
Slub character; mixed slub effect that has short frequent slubs combined with long slubs
Rope dyed using 100% pure indigo
Sanforized (pre-shrunk) denim
Kurabo woven label sewn on the inside waistband
Pocket bags are made of 10oz cotton twill from Turkey
BLA-branded nickel buttons and standard rivets produced by YKK
Concealed rivets at back pockets
Whiskey-coloured vegetable-tanned leather patches are cut and stamped by hand in our factory; plates made by Metallic Elephant in Essex and cutter made by local Steve
Leather patches come from JT Batchelor Ltd in Hackney, sourced from Somerset UK and Belgium
Black-coloured dual duty thread by Coats (polyester core with cotton outer)
Locally screenprinted pockets from Fifth Column, signed off by maker with style, size and mill
Labels are woven in Wales by GB Labels
Recycled denim swing tags are pressed by our neighbour Baddeley Brothers (compost denim)
The swing tag twine is hemp, so can be composted or reused